Private Sovereign AI for Logistics Businesses

OneAdvanced, a UK-headquartered software provider, has announced the launch of OneAdvanced AI – a secure Large Language Model (LLM) made with logistics businesses in mind delivering AI for role, organisation, and sector-specific work.

With 75% of knowledge workers using AI and half reportedly ‘smuggling’ unapproved generative AI into the workplace daily – often without notifying their employers or adhering to IT policies – the sensitive data of logistics businesses is increasingly at risk.

The secure environment that OneAdvanced AI provides directly addresses this concern, operating as a private, closed, and fully encrypted service. Designed to protect organisation-confidential data while empowering logistics businesses to harness the power of AI, the new AI service brings sector-specific intelligence and automation to life embedded into the workflows within its software platform.

It is designed to help its customers leverage the power of AI, monitor and control usage, improve productivity and realise efficiency gains.

As part of the OneAdvanced software platform, the service allows users to leverage the analytical capabilities of AI and solve complex problems, using their own business data in a private, secure way. Customers can create private team or organisation spaces for sharing and collaborating around the use of AI specific to them, their team or the wider business.

Ultimately, OneAdvanced AI offers complete UK data sovereignty, unleashing the power of data held in its mission-critical sector-focused software applications without fear of it being shared outside their organisation.

OneAdvanced AI offers:

• Retrieval-Augmented Generation using organisation specific documents and data to tailor responses from the LLM, connecting to external sector-specific data sources via APIs to understand and answer questions e.g. search legal databases, retrieving case law.

• AI Assistants automating tasks within our software workflows to free up time from admin-heavy tasks e.g. comparing a procurement policy with supplier contracts for compliance checking.

• Agentic AI combining the power of the private LLM and AI systems, OneAdvanced AI can learn and make recommendations for better ways of working – saving money and time while improving productivity e.g. horizon scanning for risks and automating the creation of risks on the risk register with recommended actions.

Amanda Grant (pictured top), Chief Product Officer at OneAdvanced, said: “Business leaders across the world are grappling with how to use AI tools to improve their organisations, speed up processes and unlock data. Relying on tools that learn from the information uploaded is too risky. They need confidence that their data remains safe. OneAdvanced AI does that.

“We believe this innovation will fundamentally reshape how UK businesses safely and effectively integrate AI into their daily operations creating those highly sought after productivity gains. OneAdvanced AI was created to help our customers, who operate in some of the most critical sectors of society, to take advantage of cutting-edge AI tools without compromise.”

Simon Walsh (pictured above), CEO at OneAdvanced added: “Today’s organisations face the dual challenge of managing a rapidly evolving technology landscape while ensuring strategic growth and operational efficiency.

“By coupling innovation with robust security standards, we can drive economic growth while protecting sensitive data. OneAdvanced AI represents a crucial step forward in ensuring that organisations can seize these opportunities without risk. Our mission is powering the world of work, and that is exactly what OneAdvanced AI will support our customers in achieving.”

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Electronic Brake Performance Monitoring System

Samsara Inc. today announced the launch of its Electronic Brake Performance Monitoring System (EBPMS) to help fleet operators meet new guidelines from the UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), which are coming into effect from April 2025.

Under these guidelines, fleets are expected to carry out four laden brake performance assessments per year – conducted via roller brake tests (RBTs) – costing fleets time and money. However, by using a compliant EBPMS to demonstrate brake performance throughout the year, fleets could potentially reduce the need for multiple physical brake tests.

By continuously monitoring braking data, Samsara’s EBPMS – part of its new Smart Trailer solution – reduces the need for manual testing, helping fleets maintain compliance without unnecessary interruptions to operations.

“The introduction of EBPMS marks a major step forward for fleet safety and operational efficiency,” said David Gal, Vice President of Product and Engineering at Samsara. “Our new system enables proactive maintenance, minimising costly failures and vehicle downtime. By leveraging real-time data from the trailer’s electronic braking systems (EBS) via our Asset Gateway, fleet operators can proactively address braking issues before they become problematic, and could save fleets up to £1,200 per trailer a year.”

According to Fox Brothers – the Lancashire-based business with a fleet of more than 80 lorries specialising in the supply and haulage of aggregates and recycled materials – the new EBPMS system looks set to strengthen their compliance while ensuring their vehicles stay on the road for longer.

“We’re keen to implement Samsara’s new EBPMS solution across our trailer fleet to meet compliance requirements,” said Simon Colderley, Transport Manager, at Fox Brothers. “Rather than taking trailers off the road for manual testing, being able to import performance data directly will make testing much easier – especially since our fleet operates nationwide,” he said.

Lee Wills, Director Conway Bailey Transport Ltd / RR Transport Ltd added, “When the Samsara team promises something, they follow through. Samsara’s EBPMS will provide a one-stop solution for our Trailer compliance needs. The ‘plug and play’ nature of Samara provides simple and fast installation but also a single system for our Trailer information needs, as opposed to a confusing mix of individual systems.”

Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems

The new DVSA guidelines are part of a wider move toward technology-driven fleet management, with Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) also becoming mandatory for new trailers in the EU from July 2024. The UK, while no longer part of the EU, continues to follow many of the same vehicle safety standards, and TPMS adoption is expected to align with these changes.

Samsara’s TPMS, another component of its Smart Trailer solution, which is in open beta, continuously monitors tyre pressure and temperature, sending real-time alerts to fleet managers and drivers. This enables proactive maintenance, reducing the risk of costly breakdowns and ensuring vehicles remain safe and efficient while on the road.

EBPMS and TPMS are part of Samsara’s Smart Trailer solution, designed to help fleets boost efficiency, reduce costs and improve safety. Key features include:
• GPS tracking with real-time visibility for both powered and unpowered trailers, enabling users to see trailer locations, movement history, and usage patterns 24/7.
• Geofencing allows users to set up virtual boundaries around key locations such as depots, yards, and customer sites which trigger alerts if they’re moved without authorisation.
• Real-time alerts notify managers in the event of unauthorised trailer tampering, door openings, unexpected movements out of hours, or breaches in temperature or humidity thresholds.
• Thanks to Samsara’s Connected Operation Platform, the Smart Trailer solution allows fleets to track their assets at scale across an entire trailer fleet.
• Smart sensors installed on trailers that can detect security breaches and changes in ambient conditions. They can also provide key vehicle indicators such as tyre pressure and the condition of brake pads.
• For fleet managers, the solution allows them to track their entire fleet via a single pane of glass, identifying underutilised trailers so they can make informed decisions about their trailer fleets.

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WMS Makes Scalable Success of Automation

Modexpress, a full-service logistics fulfillment partner for international fashion and lifestyle brands, runs warehouses across Europe. To meet growing demand and improve efficiency, the company is expanding its largest site in Helmond from 39,000 to 52,000 sqm. The goal has been to centralize inventory, optimize technological capabilities, and support future growth. Having relied on Astro WMS from Consafe Logistics for nearly a decade, Modexpress has now integrated advanced automation solutions, such as a high-capacity pocket sorter, that work seamlessly together with the WMS. This combination allows them to handle peak volumes more efficiently and reduce reliance on manual labour.

The Challenge

With growing order volumes, increasing labour costs, and short lead times, Modexpress faced operational challenges:

• Dependency on manual labour for picking and sorting, making operations costly and difficult to scale.
• Complex multi-channel logistics from the same stock that serves differentorders to B2B and B2C.
• Managing peak season demand with manual fulfillment without delays or errors.
• Need for an integrated system to connect warehouse management, automation solution, and transport operations.

The Solution

To improve operations and scale efficiently, Modexpress invested in automated sorting, packing, and fulfillment solutions. A pocket sorter now processes over 7,500 pieces per hour, while carton-forming machines reduce manual work in packing. Astro WMS now acts as the central system that manages the entire flow from B2B and B2C within a single automated process. This integration ensures the handling of multichannel fulfillment, has doubled picking speed, improved accuracy, reduced labour dependency, and made scalability possible.

Modexpress has been working with Consafe Logistics since 2016 with Astro WMS as a core part of their operations. This trusted partnership provided the foundation for a seamless transition to more advanced automation while maintaining the flexibility needed for the company’s future growth.

Key Benefits

• Picking speed nearly doubled due to fully automated sorting and packing.
• Higher accuracy with automated checks that reduce errors in picking, sorting, and packing.
• Labour savings by being less reliant on manual efforts.
• Scalability allows an expansion to be able to handle bigger volumes.
• Stronger service to B2B and B2C customers by improved accuracy and reliability in multi-channel fulfillment.

“We continue to invest in our partnership with Consafe Logistics because their solutions are deeply embedded in our infrastructure — it is the heart of our operations. Strong personal relationships and clear, direct communication between our teams were key to the project’s success. Collaboration was highly interactive, with both teams working closely together. Our hands-on approach to testing and implementation accelerated progress, ensuring a seamless rollout. As with any complex development, we faced challenges during testing, but we resolved them quickly and efficiently. Their team was always ready to step in, providing expert support whenever needed,” said Jan van Vlokhoven, ICT Director of Modexpress.

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